ARLINGTON — The locker closest to the Texas Rangers home clubhouse entrance is occupied by third baseman Josh Jung. The cubby two spots down belongs to shortstop Corey Seager.
The one in between the two, on Tuesday at least, was designated for Vincent Gaggiano.
Gaggiano, 13, spent Tuesday’s game vs. the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field with the Rangers on behalf of the Make-A-Wish foundation, a nonprofit organization designed to help fulfill the dreams of children with critical illnesses.
Make-a-Wish participant Vincent Caggiano is greeted by Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran before a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025.
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He was gifted his own custom jersey — with the No. 32, in reference to his favorite player Evan Carter — and a number of bobbleheads and memorabilia stuffed inside his locker. He received a private tour of the clubhouse, took batting practice with third base coach Tony Beasley and threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Gaggiano played catch on the field with outfielder Wyatt Langford during the team’s warmups and met Carter afterwards. He said that Carter is his favorite player because of the similarities he shares with the 22-year-old center fielder.
“I always liked him because he plays outfield,” Gaggiano said, “bats lefty and throws righty.”
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